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As the parent of a Baltimore City Schools kindergartener who got their start in a City Schools pre-K classroom, I’m deeply grateful for the progress…
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some moments are reminders of life’s goodness, and the ancestor’s kindness. so grateful for the friendship (and invitation) of the unparalleled…
some moments are reminders of life’s goodness, and the ancestor’s kindness. so grateful for the friendship (and invitation) of the unparalleled…
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Education
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Bowdoin College
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Activities and Societies: Bowdoin Student Government President (2005 - 2006, 2006-2007), President, Class of 2007 (2003 –2004, 2004-2005, 2006-2007), Head Tour Guide (2006-2007), Head Proctor (2006-2007), Completed Honor's Project in Political Theory entitled, "The Philosopher-King Remembered: Plato and Nietzsche on Political Leadership"
• Led and directed activities and policy implementation of 7 member Officer Team, 26-member general body, and 5-member Student Activities Fee Committee, with an annual budget in excess of $600,000 (BSG)
• Led reformation of organizational structure, club chartering process, and appointment process for 45+ positions (BSG)
• Served on Executive Committee of the Trustees, Judicial Board Appeals Committee, Admissions and Financial Aid Trustee Committee, Admissions and Financial Aid College…• Led and directed activities and policy implementation of 7 member Officer Team, 26-member general body, and 5-member Student Activities Fee Committee, with an annual budget in excess of $600,000 (BSG)
• Led reformation of organizational structure, club chartering process, and appointment process for 45+ positions (BSG)
• Served on Executive Committee of the Trustees, Judicial Board Appeals Committee, Admissions and Financial Aid Trustee Committee, Admissions and Financial Aid College Committee, Reaccreditation Steering Committee, and as first student representative to the Faculty Council
• Led 6 member Officer Team in planning class-sponsored programs with annual $35,000 budget (2007)
• Led and coordinated campus’ Leadership Council, a body bringing together key campus leaders for planning (2007)
• First student in Bowdoin’s history to concurrently serve as Class President and Bowdoin Student Government President (2007) -
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Honors & Awards
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President's Award
Bowdoin College
This award, inaugurated in 1997 by President Robert H. Edwards, recognizes a student's exceptional personal achievements and uncommon contributions to the College. The student's actions demonstrate particular courage, imagination, and generosity of spirit; and they benefit the atmosphere, program, or general effectiveness of the College. (1997)
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Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
Bowdoin College
Studied at the University of Chicago with Professors on the Committee on Social Thought analyzing Platonic and Nietzschean conceptions of political rule
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Joshua Chamberlain Leadership Scholarship Receipient
Bowdoin College
As one of Bowdoin’s most prestigious scholarships, the Joshua L. Chamberlain Scholarship is awarded to a select group of students who have demonstrated academic achievements and have shown promise of exceptional success in college. Chamberlain Scholars receive two stipends in the amount of $1,500 during their tenure in the College in support of non-credit-bearing enrichment opportunities such as research, independent study, career-related internship, travel expenses, and service learning or…
As one of Bowdoin’s most prestigious scholarships, the Joshua L. Chamberlain Scholarship is awarded to a select group of students who have demonstrated academic achievements and have shown promise of exceptional success in college. Chamberlain Scholars receive two stipends in the amount of $1,500 during their tenure in the College in support of non-credit-bearing enrichment opportunities such as research, independent study, career-related internship, travel expenses, and service learning or community engagement.
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